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Japan's population crisis: Can VR keep rural school sports clubs in the game?

Jun 28, 20245 min
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Japan's fertility rate is shrinking and so is its population. For some children that means the simple pleasure of playing team sports with classmates can no longer be taken for granted. And as one remote high school struggles with that issue, a tech firm is offering a virtual reality solution.
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